Senegal falls behind the rest of Africa

Senegal’s constitutional court in late January cleared President Wade to stand for a third term in the coming elections. Protests swept the country at this news for, under Wade, a once prosperous economy has dropped behind that of its neighbours

by Sanou Mbaye

At independence in 1960, Senegal was the richest country in West Africa, in infrastructure and human resources. Over the years, these advantages have dwindled away. Senegal is unable to keep pace with the economic growth the rest of Africa is enjoying. Seven of the 10 countries expected to (...)